Mayor Muriel Bowser

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

My #SaferStrongerDC agenda combats violent crime & includes a community partnership strategy to support neighborhoods http://t.co/eulSpHwYL9 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

RT @TonyWilliamsDC: Great job by mayor this am! Standing tall. I love it. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

And there is no better way to fight crime than by bringing opportunity and hope to every corner of Washington, DC. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

Everything in my agenda is about making about improving opportunities for the residents of the District of Columbia. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

Today, I am also announcing, we will reopen part of this former Malcolm X Elementary School as a temporary, pop-up center. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

I spoke with Congress Heights residents who told me they want a safe place for kids to play & peaceful place to congregate. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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These grants will be driven by your priorities & be designed to strengthen each community’s capacity to meet its needs. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

Government alone cannot heal a community. We will offer grants to community organizations & nonprofits to join this effort #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

We will initiate a neighborhood-focused approach that expands the community stabilization program we launched this spring. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

First, this proposal ONLY relates to persons who have been convicted of a violent crime like murder or sexual assault. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s blatantly false that we want to give @DCPoliceDept unfettered authority to basically search anyone, anytime, anywhere. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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If we find #illegalguns in their home, then we need to be able to bring full weight of the law & send them back to jail. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

If a person is on parole or probation for committing a violent crime, we should do all we can to ensure they don’t have #illegalguns. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

Nearly HALF of the individuals arrested for homicides in 2015 had prior gun-related arrests. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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FOURTH, it’s time to draw a line in the sand: we will not tolerate people who repeatedly victimize our residents. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

We will increase the penalties for anyone convicted of a violent crime @DCDPR, as well as @Metrorailinfo or @Metrobusinfo. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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THIRD, we will increase the penalty for anyone who commits a violent crime on @wmata or @DCDPR. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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SECOND, we will ensure our police officers have every available tool to prevent crime & protect our community. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

We will also use new financial incentives to retain our most experienced officers, and to attract new recruits. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

When prudent, we will use civilians to perform admin tasks, & we will redeploy @DCPoliceDept to focus on high-priority issues & locations. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

I am willing to spend the money needed to ensure sufficient @DCPoliceDept presence to respond to recent uptick in crime. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

FIRST, we will put more @DCPoliceDept officers on the streets. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

And this agenda isn’t just words on paper. It is backed by a $15M budget increase I will be proposing to @councilofdc. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

We are putting every possible resource into getting ahead of crime, stopping crime when it happens, and bringing criminals to justice. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

My public safety team under leadership of DM Kevin Donahue is constantly looking for new tools & tactics to fight crime. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

I have proposed & we will deploy one of the most comprehensive police body worn camera programs in the country. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

From June 1st to August 10th, @DCPoliceDept took 435 #illegalguns off our streets. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

We have put more officers on the streets – especially in communities that have been hard hit by crime. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

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… we have responded swiftly and forcefully. #saferstrongerDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser

With leadership of Chief Lanier, bravery of @dcpolicedept, support of @councilofdc, assistance of fed partners @USAO_DC & help of #all8wards — PolitiTweet.org